Course Content
Module 1: Introduction: Need and Prospects of PV Module 2: Basics of solar energy conversion: Basic optoelectronic properties of materials Fundamental limits: single junction, multi-junction, Tandem Device configurations for efficient collection of photo-generated carriers: PN (c-Si), PIN (Organic,perovskite), Carrier-selective, Tandem Module 3: From cell to Module Equivalent circuits,Small area to large area device Large area Device to Module: Series vs. parallel connection, Bifacial modules Module in practical conditions, degradation mechanisms, predictive modeling Module 4: System Level concerns Grid connected PV, LCOE (panel vs. Balance of systems), Power systems aspects, Variability, Storage, Solar Farms.
Text / References
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